Entry Requirements
Advanced Diploma Courses
- Interview - In the interview we are assessing your suitability for the course including any specific requirements you may have.
- Portfolio - we are looking for evidence of creativity which is demonstrated through a collection of works in a medium of your choosing.
- Copy of your Year 12 Certificate OR by achieving an Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy.
An Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy will show that you have the capability to be successful in this course. AIE can assist you with this assessment process if required and results will be reported to you as soon as practicable. As per the Department of Education and Training guidelines, assessment results are also available to the Department Secretary on request.
For more information please visit the interview and portfolio tab.
Graduate Diploma Courses
Entry for this Graduate Diploma course is based on completion of one of the relevant qualifications listed below or an equivalent relevant qualification, or combination of academic and/or professional qualifications demonstrating potential to undertake study at this level.
- Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)
- Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development
- Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
In addition, applicants need to produce:
- Copy of your Year 12 Certificate OR by achieving an Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy.
An Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy will show that you have the capability to be successful in this course. AIE can assist you with this assessment process if required and results will be reported to you as soon as practicable. As per the Department of Education and Training guidelines, assessment results are also available to the Department Secretary on request.
Bachelor Courses
Entry requirements
AIE Institute degrees do not have an ATAR requirement.
To be eligible for entry to AIE Institute’s courses you must meet the following requirements:
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
- Australian Senior Certificate of Education, such as the NSW HSC, Victorian VCE, South Australian SACE, ACT SSC or equivalent, with a pass level or higher in English.
- Interview and/or portfolio
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
- A Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian education institution
- Interview and/or portfolio
Applicants with higher education
- A Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian education institution
- Interview and/or portfolio
Applicants with work and life experience - alternative entry
- A foundation studies program or preparatory program recognised for admission purposes by another Australian higher education provider, OR relevant work experience that demonstrates equivalence to the entry requirements
- Interview and/or portfolio
Interviews
Interviews are intended to assess the applicant’s suitability for the course, including any specific requirements they may have. Common questions to be asked in the interview relate to teamwork, educational history, what students want to gain from the course and their long-term career aspirations. Applicants may also show examples of work from their portfolio. The Admissions Panel will assess the applicant’s suitability for the course and advise them if they need to submit further materials.
Portfolios
For more information please visit the interview and portfolio tab.
Articulation pathways
AIE Institute has an articulation agreement with the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE). Applicants may be granted advanced standing into an AIE Institute Bachelor course if they have successfully completed an AIE Advanced Diploma according to the agreement.
Additional information
Further information is available on:
Interview and Portfolio Requirements
Interviews for full-time courses are relaxed and informal. This is your chance to have a chat with an AIE teacher and ask any specific questions you may have about the course.
This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your interest, enthusiasm and potential to complete the course to a high standard. We’re looking to assess your suitability for the course including any specific requirements you may have.
Common questions you might be asked in the interview relate to teamwork, educational history, what you want to gain from the course and your long-term career aspirations. During the interview you’ll also need to show examples of your work from your portfolio. Your interviewing teacher will assess which level of the course would best suit you and let you know if you need to submit further materials.
3D Animation & VFX for Film
Portfolio Requirements
The main thing we look for in an art applicant’s portfolio is evidence of creative ability. Your portfolio demonstrates your ability to imagine and realise a creative piece of work. It tells us about the medium you’re most familiar with, whether it is a traditional medium such as pens, pencil or charcoal or a particular type of software, such as Photoshop.
Seeing your portfolio proves to us that you can take something down the creative process from concept to presentation. We are open to anything creative in a portfolio. In the past we’ve seen sketches, paintings, video clips, animation, multimedia, sculpture, photography, life drawing and graphic design. We’ve also seen some non-traditional portfolios such as cars with awesome airbrushed murals and photos of interior design work in various mansions. We recommend that students pick at least 3 - 5 examples of their work to show.
You will be sent a link before your interview to upload your work to a online folder. You can also bring in copies on USB drive or as a physical portfolio.
Game Art & Animation
Portfolio Requirements
The main thing we look for in an art applicant’s portfolio is evidence of creative ability. Your portfolio demonstrates your ability to imagine and realise a creative piece of work. It tells us about the medium you’re most familiar with, whether it is a traditional medium such as pens, pencil or charcoal or a particular type of software, such as Photoshop.
Seeing your portfolio proves to us that you can take something down the creative process from concept to presentation. We are open to anything creative in a portfolio. In the past we’ve seen sketches, paintings, video clips, animation, multimedia, sculpture, photography, life drawing and graphic design. We’ve also seen some non-traditional portfolios such as cars with awesome airbrushed murals and photos of interior design work in various mansions. We recommend that students pick at least 3 - 5 examples of their work to show.
You will be sent a link before your interview to upload your work to a online folder. You can also bring in copies on USB drive or as a physical portfolio.
Game Programming
Portfolio Requirements
Applicants for our game programming courses also need to show a portfolio of work. We are looking for an aptitude for programming shown through programming or scripting in any language. We would like to see actual code samples as well as the compiled working application. In previous years students have brought in projects they have coded, games, web development projects, mobile applications, multimedia projects and game mods.
In terms of formal pre-requisites, good results in Software Development, Information Technology, Maths and Physics are useful indicators but not always essential. If you have an aptitude for programming and logic and a passion for games, we want to talk to you.
You will be sent a link before your interview to upload your work to a online folder. You can also bring in copies on USB drive or as a physical portfolio.
Game Design
Portfolio Requirements
A design portfolio should include any design work you have done. It doesn't matter if you've designed a game, a chair, a car, an electric toothpaste opener; it is all relevant! Even better if you can show us the process used to reach that design goal. The act of solo design is one thing but communicating your ideas to others is another. Showing us any written work you have done in the past be it instructional, informative or entertaining would be advantageous.
You will be sent a link before your interview to upload your work to a online folder. You can also bring in copies on USB drive or as a physical portfolio.
Filmmaking
Portfolio Requirements
Applicants for the Filmmaking course should gather a portfolio of work that demonstrates their creative ability to communicate visually and tell interesting stories. We would be interested in seeing your artistic works including short films, scripts, online videos, animation, photography, storyboards, multimedia, visual art, creative writing or any other media. We recommend that you pick at least 3 - 5 examples of your work to show. If you’re not sure if you have enough work, get in touch.
You will be sent a link before your interview to upload your work to a online folder. You can also bring in copies on USB drive or as a physical portfolio.
Early Entry
Apply now and secure your place at AIE in 2024
You can apply now and get an Early Entry into AIE’s Bachelor of Game Development Degree Programs. Offers are conditional and subject to your completion of year 12 studies.
AIE’s Advanced Diploma programs are also eligible for Early Entry. For more information please go here.
What is the Early Entry Program?
AIE’s Early Entry Program is for students completing Year 12. We’re looking for your academic suitability for the program you have selected as well as your creative and/or technical knowledge – not your ATAR results.
We do this by conducting an interview at a time that suits you. At the interview we will review your year 11 or mid-year 12 results. We would also like to see a collection or portfolio of the creative works you have completed relevant to the course you are applying for.
An early offer to AIE secures your place in the course and helps you focus on finishing year 12.
Early Entry Steps
You can apply directly to AIE using the Application Form on the AIE website.
As part of the application, upload a copy of your academic results (year 11 or mid-year 12 results).
Organise an interview using the booking form on the final stage of the application form.
Upload the creative works you have completed relevant to the course you are applying for.
Attend the interview and discuss your chosen course with AIE staff.
Offers: Direct Applications to Sydney, Canberra, Online and Adelaide Campuses
- If you are recommended you will be sent an offer of a place in the course you have applied for.
- You will be able to enrol in the course to secure your offer.
- If you decide to change your mind and defer or withdraw from the course, you can do this at any time by sending an email to the AIE campus you enrolled with.
Offers: UAC Applications to Sydney and Canberra
- If you are recommended you will be sent an email advising that your early entry application has been successful and that you may be eligible for an offer through UAC.
- To be eligible to receive your official offer through UAC, you need to have paid your UAC processing fee and made sure that your Early Entry course is the highest eligible preference in your UAC application.
- UAC will send you the course offer with a link to accept the offer.
Offers: Applicants to Melbourne Campus
- If you are recommended you will be sent an email advising that your early entry application has been successful and that you may be eligible for an offer through VTAC.
- To be eligible to receive your official offer through VTAC, you need to have paid your VTAC application fees and made sure that your Early Entry course is the highest eligible preference in your VTAC application.
- VTAC will send you the course offer with a link for more information about how to enrol.